It’s the afternoon, and you deserve a break. Sit back, pour yourself a glass, and enjoy these food stories from around the Internet.

The LinksWe love coffee. We love citrus. We love nuts. And now scientists say these three things help reduce the risk of diabetes. From this, we’re drawing the fallacious conclusion that everything we love is good for fighting disease. It must be true, right? Right? [NPR]

It’s the Wu-Tang Clan’s 20th birthday; in celebration, baker extraordinaire Amirah Kassem has created an incredible, edible homage to the Wu’s catalog. “She should call it ‘Cake Rules Everything Around Me!’” we said when we first heard about it—thinking, oh, we’re so clever. But it turns out that’s exactly what she’s calling it. Great minds think alike, Amirah. [Fast Company Design]

The people have spoken, and they want more coconuts. Demand for coconuts has skyrocketed—you can thank the popularity of coconut water for that—and since many of the world’s coconuts come from trees that are more than 50 years old, producers are having a tough time keeping up. Next time you’re guzzling a Zico to fight your hangover, don't pour some out for the coconuts. [Huffington Post]

In Kentucky, the latest batch of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon has just hit the streets, and connoisseurs are lining up for hours just in hopes of scoring a bottle. We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again: moments like this are why BA needs a Kentucky bureau. [Grub Street]

Hot potato! Hot potato! The Economist, heretofore known for its analytical rigor and its British wit, shall now be known for its taters. To symbolize its coverage of hot-button issues, the magazine is passing out literal hot potatoes in New York. Because nothing says “I’m a intellectual” like a good spud. [Ad Age]

The Drinks If The Economist is plying hot potatoes, we have no choice but to go with cold ones. Take out the vodka in your freezer and have a Salty Dog.